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    stopping a fire in London. A portable pressurised fire extinguisher, the 'Extincteur' was invented by British Captain George William Manby and demonstrated...
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    often experienced when carrying out rescues. In 1813, Manby invented the 'Extincteur', the first portable pressurised fire extinguisher. This consisted of...
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